13/04/2016
This Saturday LIVE we have HIDEOUT SESSIONS with JAM SHUGAR showcasing their amazing talent.
Jam Shugar formed early in 2014 when musician, Aidan Bolger met with talented singer, Julianne Hennelly at an Open mic session in Castlebar. The duo have been booking gigs and performing as a 2 piece acoustic set, and occasionally collaborating with other local musicians.
Initially the duo spent time touring and performing in venues around the country, until in 2015 they decided to focus on playing more local gigs. It was also around this time that they began hosting original music nights in Garbo's Music Venue, providing a much needed platform for local musicians to present new and original music.
With the success of the original music nights and the positive reactions, song writer Aidan Bolger began making home recordings and experimenting with many styles and genres, often adding humour and comedy to his lyrics. Bolger was one of the recipients of the Music Recording Assistance Award from Mayo County Council in October '15 and this has led to time working in a professional studio.
The debut single from Jam Shugar, titled "The Paddy's Day Story" and is a comic perspective on St. Patrick's story. It's a Country/Folk song with melodic verses and a hearty, lively chorus. It was recorded and mastered in Green Fields Studio, Headford and is available to download on iTunes, CD baby etc. since March 2016.
Since the release of their debut single, the duo have been busy writing and preparing for more time in the studio and also playing gigs and organising events around Co. Mayo, including Jam Shugar Sessions, Castlebar Live and more.
